As the world marks World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, Ibadan-based internet safety advocate and scam prevention consultant, Rotimi Onadipe, has urged MSMEs across Nigeria to make scam prevention education a priority to avoid financial losses.
Onadipe spoke on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Stay Safe Online Academy Ltd office, Ibadan, during the 156th edition of his training and advocacy program. The program, organized by Stay Safe Online Academy Ltd, publishers of Internet Safety Magazine, trains individuals and organizations on how to stay safe online and avoid evolving scam tactics.
World MSME Day, marked on June 27 each year, spotlights the impact of small businesses on growth, employment, and poverty reduction. Across Nigeria, MSMEs account for most jobs, especially among women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
Speaking at the event, Onadipe said scammers focus on MSMEs because of gaps in digital awareness, limited access to verification tools, and a lack of basic scam prevention knowledge.
“Scammers take time to study you and exploit any gaps in your awareness,” Onadipe said. “Be wary of any business proposal that looks too good to be true, no matter the source.”
He noted that many business owners wrongly assume fraud cannot come from someone they know.
“The most common mistake people make is to believe scams cannot happen through a trusted source. A trusted contact can be compromised without their knowledge,” he said.
Onadipe advised MSME owners to verify every business proposal before investing any money.
“Always take time to verify and investigate before you invest. That due diligence is what protects your business from avoidable financial losses,” he concluded.
*About Stay Safe Online Academy Ltd*
Stay Safe Online Academy Ltd is an Ibadan-based organization focused on internet safety education and scam prevention. Through trainings, advocacy, and Internet Safety Magazine, the Academy has equipped thousands of individuals and businesses across Nigeria with practical tools to stay safe online.
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Rotimi Onadipe
CEO, Stay Safe Online Academy Ltd
Publisher, Internet Safety Magazine
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